Arts & Entertainment

Welcome to the Arts & Entertainment Community! In this community, members will find resources that assist in their education and development of skills needed to excel in these areas of interest. You’ll also find blogs, career development resources, and career opportunities in these areas of focus.

 

 

Jobs.art
Jobs.art is an international job board focused solely on art-related careers and opportunities. Search the best museum, gallery, curator and art handling jobs.

Art Search
ART JOBS in the US. Job posting in arts, culture, education. Theatre, museum, gallery careers September 2023. Submit job, free resume listings.

Art Jobs on Indeed

Official Art Jobs & Open Calls
The community for the arts, cultural and creative industries. Share opportunitiesarts open callscompetitionscasting calls, and creative jobs

College Art Association (CAA)
The Online Career Center is the largest database of employment listings in the art and academic worlds. Job seekers may search listings and post their CV, and employers may submit classified advertisements and browse information about potential candidates. Other features allow schools and institutions to set up interviews at the CAA conference and elsewhere.

Working at the National Gallery of Art

Art Search

National Endowment for the Arts

Playbill

National Association of Broadcasters

National Public Radio

The American Communication Association (ACA)

The Association for Women in Communications (AWC)

National Communication Association 

Social Media Association

United Talent Agency Job Listings

Entertainment Careers

Meet with Sumita In The You Belong Here Lounge

Have questions about internships, graduate school, resumes, or anything career-related?!? 

Sumita will be in the You Belong Here Lounge on certain Tuesdays from 1 pm -2 pm throughout the Spring Semester to answer any and all of your questions!

Come …

By Claire Martino
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College Years in Athens Info Sessions

Discover study-abroad opportunities in Greece! These info sessions, held via zoom, will help you gain insight on steps you have to take to make this happen. Click the dates to register for an info session.

Summer Programs: February 18th | 5pm …

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Maggie Kelley
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After School Youth Tutoring/Mentoring for At-Risk Youth

Afterschool Program Tutor/ Mentor for At-Risk Youth (Ages 7–16)

Are you passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of young people? Heart of Hope is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Tutors/Mentors to …

By Claire Martino
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QC Expo ’25

Career Fair Description

If you are a student seeking part time, full-time jobs, internship opportunities or graduate schools programs please plan to attend QC EXPO ’25. With a chance to meet with a variety of career fields and graduate schools …

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Career Resources

Post Grad Service Option: Social Change & Public Service

Change Corps: Change Corps offers a year-long, three-step program that will launch your career in social change. Change Corps offers …

Post-Grad Service: Education

Teach for America: Teach For America is a leadership development organization for those who want to co-create a more just …

Decoding Your Future

To further support your exploration and decision-making process, here are some valuable resources:

Employment Tips for International Students

In addition to the tailored resources and advice below, international students should also refer to …

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Viking Connections

Austin Elledge

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Los Angeles, California
  • Social Media Graphic Designer, Animator NFL
Meet Austin

Kristi Moynihan

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Illinois, Chicago
  • Academic Operations Administrator for Masters programs in Art Education and Art Therapy School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Meet Kristi

Angie Sharp

Alumni, Community Experts
  • Moline, Illinois
  • News Anchor for "Good Morning Quad Cities" WQAD-TV
Meet Angie

Skill Building Courses

Creating a Short Film: 07 Cinematography

Taught by Chad Perkins
The 13-part Creating a Short Film training series showcases what it actually takes to create a short film—from the brainstorming…

When Design Meets Photography: Autumn Durald Arkapaw on “Design Better”

Taught by Design Better
Autumn Durald Arkapaw has played a significant role in shaping the look of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was the…

Photography Foundations: Composition

Taught by Ben Long
Composition can make an interesting subject bland or make an ordinary subject appear beautiful. In this course, photographer and author…

LSC- 401: Career and Life Design: Strategies for Career Success

Taught by Shelby Olson
For SENIORS considering or pursuing grad school, job search, gap year, or those with no plan Using an innovative framework…

Designing with the Golden Ratio

Taught by Michael Ruocco
Many of the world’s most beautiful things share the same golden ratio (approximately 1.618). This ancient proportion lends order and…

The Art of Photo Composition

Taught by Tracey Clark
Have you ever been excited about taking a picture, only to find yourself disappointed by the results? Practice and failure…

ENGL-298 Career Discovery (1 Credits)

Taught by McDowell, Joseph (Lecture)
This class provides a personalized framework for English majors to help them discover how they might apply their major after…

The Elements of Effective Photographs

Taught by Natalie Fobes
Many elements come together to make an effective photo, whether it’s a magazine cover shot or a photo of a…

Photography: Advanced Composition

Taught by Ben Long
What makes a good photo? Understanding why a composition works—or why it doesn’t—can be difficult. However, by analyzing images and…

Cinematic Composition for Video Productions

Taught by Eduardo Angel
Composition is one of the least understood yet most important aspects of video. Like good storytelling, in order to achieve…

Learning Cinematography: 3 Hands On Techniques

Taught by Bill Dill
The Cinematography series with cinematographer and professor Bill Dill, ASC, covers useful, practical information that can help aspiring cinematographers bring their motion…

Learning Cinematography: 2 Working on Set

Taught by Bill Dill
The Cinematography series with ASC cinematographer and professor Bill Dill covers what you need to know to shoot a modern…

Learning Cinematography: 1 Narrative Fundamentals

Taught by Bill Dill
Creative decision making lies at the core of great filmmaking. To shoot a movie, you need to understand how the…

Graphic Design History: The Arts and Crafts Movement

Taught by Sean Adams
Learning about graphic design concepts and approaches of the past can help inform and inspire your work in the present.…

5-Day Photo Challenge: Composition

Taught by Ben Long
How do you get better at photography? By challenging yourself every day. In this five-day photo challenge, Ben Long introduces…

Painting and Developing a Composition

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
We asked illustrator Mary Jane Begin to create a brand-new composition from three (surprise) elements. The goal? To teach members…

Creating a Hand-Drawn Type Portrait

Taught by Von Glitschka
Watch a professional artist at work, Von Glitschka, as he creates a type-based portrait, or “type face,” of director Alfred…

The Elements of Composition for Illustrators

Taught by Mary Jane Begin
Understanding how to arrange the elements of a composition is critical to a successful final piece. Like the skeleton of…

Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview